How to Choose Stylish Rugs To Bring Dimension To Your Home

A rug is more than a decorative piece. It is the foundation of a beautifully curated space. Effortlessly defining zones, adding warmth and comfort underfoot, and introducing texture, colour and character, the right rug has the power to transform a room. With an extensive selection of materials, weaves and designs available, choosing the perfect rug may seem challenging, however, in this guide, we explore all the different types of rugs to help you discover a rug that complements your home and enhances your interior styling while helping you find the perfect rug size for your space.

Discover our collection of artistic, stylish rugs, from artistic statement pieces that bring sophistication to any living room to durable outdoor styles that elevate your alfresco entertainment spaces. Whether your aesthetic is timeless and refined or colourful and bold, you'll find a rug that brings depth and style to every corner of your home.

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• Discover Gorgeous Rug Designs To Adorn Your Floor
• Types Of Material To Choose For Your Stylish Rugs
• Enjoy Plush Feel In Your Soft Rug
• Shop Our Great Range Of Rug Shapes
• Choosing the Right Rug Size For Your Space
• Find All Kinds Of Rugs At KOO

Discover Gorgeous Rug Designs To Adorn Your Floor

With a variety of colours and patterns to choose from, finding a rug that complements your decorative theme is made easy at KOO. Our range of geometric patterned rugs highlights sharp lines and abstract shapes that effortlessly introduce a work of art to any room.

If instead, you prefer a more neutral accent that seamlessly complements your home styling, you can shop from a range of solid-toned, minimalist rugs that elevate your home styling without overwhelming your space.

At KOO, you can also explore a range of vintage-inspired patterns with gorgeous floral designs that introduce timeless elegance to your space. These rugs are a standout in any room and instantly make your space feel cosy and welcoming.

Whether you're decorating your home for a bold maximalist, modern contemporary or a timeless vintage-inspired look, you will find a rug that complements your interior decor right here at KOO.

Types Of Material To Choose For Your Stylish Rugs

At KOO, while you can shop from a range of unique designs and colour tones, you can also shop from a variety of different compositions. Each composition presents its own benefits in terms of style and texture. Rugs can be made from natural or synthetic materials, which influence the specification of your rug in terms of durability, softness, and ease of cleaning. Let us dive into a few of the most popular rug compositions:

• Cotton rugs - Made from a soft, breathable fabric, cotton rugs are often easy to clean and lightweight. These rugs are great for living rooms and bedrooms
• Polyester rugs - Composed from a synthetic material, polyester rugs are durable due to their strong fibres that are also resistant to moisture, making them ideal for high foot traffic areas such as hallways and living rooms.

• Jute rugs - Bringing an earthy, rustic charm to any room, jute rugs are made from a rough fibre and often produced in neutral, beige tones, but can be dyed in various colours. Not suitable for damp areas like bathrooms or kitchens, jute rugs are best displayed in living rooms and bedrooms.
• Wool rugs - A durable fibre, wool makes for an excellent rug composition. Offering comfort and durability underfoot, wool rugs provide a natural insulation that helps your space feel nice and cosy.
• Faux fur rugs - Made from synthetic materials such as acrylic fibres, faux fur rugs bring a refreshing shaggy texture to your space. Effortlessly cosy, faux fur rugs are great for adding visual intrigue to your living room or bedroom.

Enjoy Plush Feel In Your Soft Rug

Rugs are designed not only to bring style but also to comfort your space. It's important that rugs are comfortable underfoot. Shaggy rugs, specifically, are created with this underfoot comfort in mind. These rugs are designed with a thick and plush texture. Shaggy rugs vary in terms of the shags, so you can shop from shaggy rugs featuring a long shag as well as those that feature a shorter shag that is flatter in its design. Shaggy rugs offer a lush and elegant feel while bringing a textural charm to any room they're placed in. Transform your bedroom or living room into a cosy oasis with one of our stylish shaggy rugs.

Shop Our Great Range Of Rug Shapes

The most common rug shapes you'll see available at KOO include the classic rectangular rug, cosy round rugs, and lengthy hall runners. Hall runners are displayed down the length of your hallway and provide comfort underfoot while elongating your entrance ways. Hall runners are elegant and boast a welcoming ambience when displayed in your hallway. On the other hand, you can also find classic round and rectangular rugs. Rectangle rugs are great for bringing dimension to your bedroom or living room and often provide ample coverage for your floor. Round rugs, on the other hand, typically bring a nice contrast to square and rectangular rooms, adding visual intrigue to your space.

Choosing the Right Rug Size For Your Space

One of the key aspects to consider when shopping for a rug is the dimensions of both your room and your chosen rug. A rug that is too small can seem underwhelming and look out of place, while a rug that is too large for your space can be overpowering in your home styling. It is best to look for rugs that are slightly larger than your arrangement of furniture, for instance, a rug that is larger than your coffee table in the centre of your living room or a rug larger than your bed in your bedroom. Let's take a look at how to choose the right rug size for a range of rooms in your home.

The Best Rug Size For a Bedroom

As the centre point of your bedroom, the size of your bed holds a significant influence over your rug size. Rugs can be used to anchor your bed in your bedroom while creating distinct zones.

When styling a rectangular rug in your bedroom, we recommend choosing a rug size that is larger than your bed. Double, queen and king beds are most often positioned in the centre of the room, meaning choosing a rug that is larger than your bed allows it to extend past both sides as well as the foot of your bed. This ensures a comfortable and soft landing as soon as you step out of bed.

Single beds are often positioned against a wall, with your rug providing ample space and comfort when stepping out of bed in the morning. Alternatively, in bedrooms with two single beds on opposite sides of the room, a smaller rug in between the two beds allows you to create distinct zones, making your space feel larger.

If instead you're wanting to incorporate a round rug into your bedroom styling, we recommend positioning your bed against a wall, overlapping the edge of a round rug positioned in the centre of your bedroom. This creates a nice balance between the square or rectangular shape of your bed and the curved design of a round rug.

No matter the shape or size of your rug, it's best to ensure a gap of at least 30-50cm between the edge of your rug and any wall to prevent your rug from overcrowding your space and making your bedroom feel cluttered and enclosed.

Ideal Rug Sizes For Your Kitchen and Dining Areas

Kitchen benches are most often designed in structured rectangular or square shapes. When learning how to choose a rug for these areas, it's important to consider the sharp structure of your kitchen, as regular round rugs are not suitable for these areas. Instead, choose a thinner rug or runner to fill the space in your kitchen. Choose a runner that allows for a buffer between the edge of your rug and your kitchen cupboards or benches to avoid a crowded look.

In choosing rugs for your dining room, it's all about balance and coordination. It's important to consider the shape of your dining table, that is, choosing a rectangular rug for a rectangular dining table and a round rug for a round dining table. Look for rugs that are slightly larger than your dining table to ensure complete comfort underfoot for your guests once sitting. This helps your dining room exude an effortless elegance while creating a balance between your furniture and decorative pieces.

What Is The Best Size For A Living Room Rug?

Your living room is the perfect place to experiment with your rug size. You can choose rugs that match your coffee table, providing an anchor that draws attention to your furniture. Or you can use a rug in your living room to introduce an additional layer of insulation to your space while infusing your home styling with a captivating elegance.

Rectangular rugs are a popular choice for most living rooms as they help to create easily identifiable zones for rest and relaxation. A common placement for your couch and armchairs is positioning this furniture with the backing aligned against the edge of your rugs, creating a border around your rug. When styling a larger rug, you can arrange a coffee table in the centre or an armchair angled in the corner to fill the empty space.

Rugs can also be used to bring style to smaller living spaces. In these areas, we recommend pairing a round rug with an armchair and a round coffee table to bring visual intrigue to your space, while helping your living room exude a cosy and inviting ambience.

Find All Kinds Of Rugs At KOO

In addition to the rug designs and compositions, at KOO, you can enjoy shopping from a variety of speciality rugs, including washable rugs and outdoor rugs.

Washable Rugs

The mess that comes with living with pets or children is unpredictable. From mud trekked through your home to food and drink spills, you never know what stains you may come across. KOO's range of washable rugs will have you prepared for any stain that threatens to damage your decorative piece. Washable rugs are designed to be easy to wash, with many able to be cleaned in a washing machine. When this is not a possibility, washable rugs can be spot cleaned with a stain remover to prevent permanent damage and keep your rug looking nice and fresh.

Outdoor Rugs

Decorating your home is not limited to your interior styling. Decorating your outdoor entertaining area can give you additional space for gathering with your friends and family. That's where outdoor rugs come into play. Outdoor rugs allow you to enjoy all the benefits your indoor rugs provide while withstanding outdoor weather conditions. Outdoor rugs can completely transform your outdoor entertainment area, immediately bringing comfort and aesthetic charm to your outdoor deck. With KOO's selection of outdoor rugs, you can establish a cohesive decorative theme that flows from your interior all the way through to your outdoor space.

Browse Our Range Of Stylish Rugs Today And Elevate Your Home

Whether you want to bring an artistic charm, a soft texture, or an additional layer of insulation to your home, rugs are a versatile decorative piece that elevates the styling of any room. Explore our full selection of rugs and anchor your decorative theme in your living room, bedroom or even your outdoor area. Shop our full range of rugs and hall runners online, where you can also find our inspiring styling articles, including our article on How To Style Rugs In Your Home Like A Designer and elevate your home styling today.

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